Founded 380 years ago, Tokiwaya is a traditional ryokan featuring natural hot spring baths located in the middle of Nozawa Onsen area. Free WiFi is available throughout the property except for some rooms. Nozawa's symbolic outdoor hot spring bath Oyu is just 33 feet away. The property is a 90-minute bus ride from JR Nagano station or a15-minute bus ride from JR Togari Nozawa Onsen Train Station. There is a free parking available on site. Jigoku-dani Snow Monkey Park can be accessed by a direct 1-hour bus. Rooms at Tokiwaya Ryokan come with an LCD TV, a fridge with a complimentary water bottle and air conditioning. A low table with floor cushions and a tea set are also included. The private bathroom has a bath tub. Japanese traditional breakfast is served in a private room at the on-site restaurant. Guests can also request Western breakfast in advance.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Nozawa Onsen, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
7.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Tim
    Japan Japan
    This place is the perfect location - right in the center of town, very close to the moving walkway that brings you to the base of the mountain. The staff are very nice and the onsen is large and comfortable.
  • Sze
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    the space, facilities and decoration. the breakfast was unexpected and great as well
  • Ann
    Australia Australia
    Very traditional and beautiful breakfast experience. Onsen facilities. Kind and helpful staff. Located in centre of Nozawa. Lovely Japanese room.

Area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • 常盤亭

    No additional info available

  • 千曲亭

    No additional info available

Amenities of Tokiwaya
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
Food & Drink
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Lockers
    • Baggage storage
    Safety & security
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • Safe
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Elevator
    Spa
    • Public Bath
    • Hot spring bath
    Languages Spoken
    • Japanese

    House rules

    Tokiwaya takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Groups

    When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa UC JCB American Express Cash Tokiwaya accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    To eat dinner at the hotel, please make a reservation at time of booking.

    To eat breakfast at the hotel, please make a reservation at check-in.

    Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

    Table tennis is not available during the winter season.

    Guests with children must inform the property at time of booking.

    Please note that child rates are applicable to children who are 3-5 years old. Futon mattresses and meals for children will be provided for children who are 3-5 years old. Please contact the property for more details.

    Please inform Tokiwaya of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    FAQs about Tokiwaya

    • Room options at Tokiwaya include:

      • Quad
      • Family
      • Twin

    • Tokiwaya has 2 restaurants:

      • 千曲亭
      • 常盤亭

    • Check-in at Tokiwaya is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Tokiwaya offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hot spring bath
      • Public Bath

    • The prices at Tokiwaya may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Tokiwaya is 0.7 miles from the center of Nozawa Onsen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.